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Linezolid – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: ZYVOX
Strength: 2 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Infusion
Price in UAE: AED 357.00
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Linezolid

Class:|Oxazolidinone antibiotic Use:|Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of Gram-positive bacteria, including pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections Adult dose:|600 mg intravenously every 12 hours Pediatric dose:|Children and adolescents (birth to 11 years): 10 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours Side effects:|Diarrhea, nausea, headache, thrombocytopenia, anemia, peripheral neuropathy Contraindications:|Hyper

Drug Class

|Oxazolidinone antibiotic

Uses & Indications

|Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of Gram-positive bacteria, including pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections

Storage Requirements

|Store at 20°C

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company, U.S.A

Package Size

300ml Bag

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 357.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

|600 mg intravenously every 12 hours

Pediatric Dose

|Children and adolescents (birth to 11 years): 10 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours

Side Effects

|Diarrhea, nausea, headache, thrombocytopenia, anemia, peripheral neuropathy

Contraindications & Precautions

|Hypersensitivity to linezolid or any component of the formulation, concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Linezolid available in UAE pharmacies:

BACTOLID 600 mg Tablets LINEZOLID DENK 2 mg/ml Solution For Infusion LINOR 600 mg Tablets LINOR 2mg/ml 2 mg/ml Solution For Infusion LINOZID 600 mg Tablets LINXOLE 600 mg Tablets LINZOCON 600 mg Tablets LIZOFORCE 100 mg/5ml Powder For Oral Suspension Lindec 600 mg 600 mg Tablets Linezan 2 mg/ml Solution For Infusion

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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